The British Ministry explains that the Russian forces failed in the initial goal of occupying Kiev and the Ukrainian government centers
By Thanasis Gavos
His own valuation situation in Ukraine after 100 days of war does it British Ministry of Defense emphasizing: “Compared to the original Russian plan, none of the strategic goals have been achieved. In order for Russia to achieve any kind of success, it will require a huge investment in manpower and equipment, and this is likely to take significantly longer.».
The ministry explains that Russian forces failed in their original goal of occupying Kiev and Ukrainian government centers. Strong Ukrainian resistance and the failure to secure control of Hostomel Airport in the first 24 hours of the invasion led to a repulse of Russian attacks.
As noted, following the failure of the original plan, due to erroneous assumptions about the Ukrainian reaction and poor execution on the ground, Russia adjusted its operational plan to focus on
Donbass.
The British Ministry admits that Russia he is now successful in the field of tactics in Donbass. «The Russians have created and maintained a momentum and at the moment seem to have the initiative against the Ukrainian resistance. The Russians control more than 90% of Luhansk Oblast and are likely to gain full control within the
next two weeks».
It is noted, however, that these successes have come at a significant cost in terms of the resources spent by the Russian forces and after concentrating forces and fire on only one part of the overall operation. «Russia has not been able to maneuver or move on other fronts or axes, being forced in all these cases to take defensive positions»,
completes the British news.
